School History & Campus

Our History

Ascension School was established in 1941 by Fr. John F. Godfrey. It began a two room schoolhouse with 56 students. Classes were taught by two Sisters from Most Precious Blood, who lived at St. Monica's and traveled each day by bus. In 1958, the first portion of the current school was built on six adjoining acres, and Fr. Godfrey’s suggestion of naming the street Santa Maria Drive was approved.  In 1977, the current church was erected, and four classrooms and two offices were added on to the school.  The expansion continued in 1984 with the additon of the gym, MPR and more classrooms. In 1998, the 3rd additon was completed, adding the south wing.

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Our Campus

Ascension is blessed to have a beautiful well-maintained campus, including the Church, Little Church, Parish Hall, Parish Offices.  The Educational complex encompasses the Little School, Elementary School, Middle School, and Library. The campus also features a Gymnasium, Multi Purpose Room, Playground, and Sports Fields, as well as multiple sites for prayer and reflection.